Super Eagles defender Ola Aina don return to training for Nottingham Forest after injury wey keep am out since April 30. Head coach Vitor Pereira confirm say the Nigerian international don start grass work ahead of Sunday Premier League match against AFC Bournemouth for City Ground.
Aina bin injure during Forest 1-0 win over Aston Villa for Europa League semi-final. He only play 75 minutes before limping off with knock. Since then, Forest don miss am well well as dem collapse 4-0 for return leg against Aston Villa wey later win the competition.
Pereira talk say e no fit take risk with Aina because the match no be final or game to decide big things. “We want to win, we want three points and finish well for table, but we no fit take risk,” the Portuguese coach yarn. He also mention say Murillo still no train with team, but Dan Ndoye don work two times.
Forest don secure their Premier League safety after Pereira take over and steady the ship. The team bin change manager plenty times before him come. Now, with survival guaranteed, dem fit relax but still want finish strong.
Bournemouth get more motivation because dem still fit qualify for Champions League. Andoni Iraola side dey on 17-game unbeaten run for league, though dem draw plenty matches. Dem beat Forest 2-0 for first leg and want complete double.
Aina don be key player for Forest this season, showing consistency and flexibility for both full-back positions. Him aggressive pressing and ability to attack make am important for club and country.
Meanwhile, Morgan Gibbs-White dey in hot form with seven goals for last nine appearances. The 26-year-old dey fight for England World Cup starting spot. Pereira don place faith in Igor Jesus and fit-again Chris Wood for attack.
Forest last match against Man Utd finish 3-2 defeat, but dem bin enjoy eight-game unbeaten run before that. Bournemouth draw 1-1 with Man City last time out after late Erling Haaland goal.
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